i am just starting to embroider and would like to make my own patterens is there a program to use for this?thank you Libby

i just want to say welcome ,i hope you will enjoy your visits here on cuteembroidery,gr connie

Welcome to cute!

SWelcome to the site. I've got Husqvarna/Pfaff 3D Pro (now superseded by 4D which costs $2199 - seen tubby's designs in Designs by Cuties - he uses it), but you don't have to buy the whole set. PE-design costs $1299.95, and most complete sets are in between those two prices. I also have Embird, much cheaper and useful for all machines. But you really need a lot of time practicing.

welcome libby, cute outfit for easter. what will it be after the easterdays?I think the program you use depends also of your machine.I have Pe-design because i have a brother machine.

Libby, WELCOME to the CUTE family - we have lots of members that do digitize and I am sure as the day goes on - they will be able to assist you - along with what some already have. *4U

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by libby1224 14 Apr 2009

thank you so much and i think i will have many answers to and i welcome everyone of them and i thank you for such a warm welcome..hugs...libby

Hello Libby, Welcome!!!

I have Embird - but, use it mostly for editing, the iconizer (being able to see designs in Windows), adding saying or names to designs, etc. I do intend to do some digitizing - but, as Maria says, there is a large learning curve for that - so, I am "learning" as I go. Again welcome, this is a great place for questions, kindness and friends!!

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by libby1224 14 Apr 2009

oh i want to thank you for a answer and all commects are welcome as i love to learn and any answer is a good answer for me..Hugs...Libby

Hi, Libby, and welcome to the Cute family!! Making your own embroidery patterns is called "digitizing", and there are indeed many programs out there to use. It depends on your skill level, and your wallet. Digitizing programs are not cheap, and there is a learning curve to digitize well. Don't believe anyone who tells you that you can just "click to digitize" a piece of clipart, you will not like the results. I have a Janome 300E machine, and purchased the Janome Digitizer Pro program to go with it. Mine is a very expensive program, about $1700, but it will do everything but the dishes, hee hee hee. I got it from my dealer, though, and she gives lessons and support for free on the program & machine. Embird is another program a lot of the gals use, and seem to like. It's less expensive, and there's a free 30 day trial period to see if you like it. I'm sure there will be more info from the others, good luck, and again, welcome to Cute!!! Marji

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by libby1224 14 Apr 2009

thank you so much my mother does have one of those programs that either came with her machine or she bought extra, she owns the husqvarna designer 1 and i am also looking to buy the same thing as i have learned a bit on hers.

I don't digitize..BUT I do want to WELCOME you to CUTE...Grab a cuppa and enjoy the banter...a cutie will be along shortly with an answer:)

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by libby1224 14 Apr 2009

you are absolutely correct blhamblem and i want to thank you for you kindness and warm welcome,i do play in paint shop pro and ani shop to so i feel like i can do this as well...Hugs..Libby